Show respect to staff, volunteers, and other clients. Disrespect includes: Resisting or disregarding rules; Continued bad language; Continued yelling, raised voice after asked to speak more softly; Inciting others to aggression or violence; Making continued rude comments about other clients, staff; or volunteers.

(1) No alcohol may be brought into the shelter.
(2) Submit to search (pockets and belongings) upon intake each night.
(3) No illegal drugs or weapons.
(4) Leave others’ property alone.
(5) No verbal or physical attacks, violent or disruptive behavior. Verbal attacks include: Violent threats; Threats to friends or family not present; Physical attacks include any incident in which a client inflicts (or attempts to inflict) physical harm to another client, staff person, or volunteer.
(6) Do not arrive drunk or high. Staff will evaluate based on breathalyzer test at intake or at any point during a client’s stay. Breathalyzer tests will be conducted at random, or based on probable cause.
(7) Arrive on time every night, or have a pass from the Shelter Manager. Clients must arrive between 6:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. Clients must call ahead to the Shelter Manager or shift manager on duty to alert if they will be late due to work, family visits, events, etc.
(8) Smoke only at designated times at designated places (outside the shelter facility).
(9) Clean up after yourself.
(10) Observe lights-out / quiet time.
(11) Do not loiter outside the shelter, before opening or in the morning.
(12) Complete chores according to chore schedule.